Quotas

Mechanisms used by governments to impose numerical limit thresholds. Quotas can be applied to a vast number of fields such as fishing, political representation, and trade. In politics, quotas are used to increase the number of minority groups and women represented in governing bodies. Although female participation in politics has increased significantly, the gender gap still poses a significant problem. In order to rectify this, many countries have implemented quotas. One case where this approach has proved to be a major success is Rwanda where, in recent years, women have constituted over half the members of the Chamber of Deputies. Quotas are also vital in multicultural societies, ensuring the inclusion of minorities.